Guthrie
Guthrie Tartan Collection
Honour an old Angus clan with the Guthrie collection — the royal falconers of the windy lands near Forfar, who brought Wallace home to Scotland, under the steadfast motto Sto Pro Veritate, "I Stand for Truth."
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About the Guthrie Tartan
Clan Guthrie is an old Scottish clan of Angus, whose name — one of the oldest in that county — comes from the lands of Guthrie near Forfar, thought to derive from the Gaelic gaothair, "a windy place." The early Guthries were royal falconers, and rose to hold the barony of Guthrie and build Guthrie Castle. A clan with its own chief, the Guthrie of Guthrie, and its own tartan, the clan's motto is Sto Pro Veritate.
Whether you bear the Guthrie name, descend from Angus, or simply admire an old clan of the east, this collection brings the Guthrie tartan into wearable apparel, everyday accessories, home decor and meaningful heritage gifts.
Guthrie Tartan Pattern & Colours
The Guthrie tartan is a handsome sett of deep blue and green crossed with black and lifted by fine lines — cool, dignified colours that recall the windswept braes and fertile fields of Angus, the ancient homeland of the clan near the town of Forfar.
Who Is This Collection For?
The Guthrie tartan collection is a meaningful choice for the Guthrie family and its branches, descendants of Angus, those with Guthrie Castle or Halkerton connections, and anyone drawn to an old clan of the east of Scotland.
- Guthrie family & branches
- Angus roots
- Guthrie Castle & Halkerton branches
- Clan gatherings
- Birthday & Christmas gifts
- Everyday tartan style
Guthrie Clan Heritage
In about 1178 William the Lion granted the lands of Gutherin to Arbroath Abbey, and the Guthries, who were royal falconers, later acquired them. The earliest sure record of the name comes in 1299, when the Laird of Guthrie was sent to France to invite Sir William Wallace to return to Scotland; the mission succeeded, and Guthrie landed with Wallace at Montrose. The family obtained the Barony of Guthrie from David II.
Sir David Guthrie rose to be Lord Treasurer and then Lord Chief Justice of Scotland, and in 1468 built Guthrie Castle near Forfar, raising a Collegiate Church beside it. His son Sir Alexander fell at Flodden in 1513. A branch, the Guthries of Halkerton, held their lands by the office of royal falconer. The clan gave Scotland notable churchmen, including the Covenanter James Guthrie and the great philanthropist Thomas Guthrie. The crest is an arm holding a sword, the motto Sto Pro Veritate.
Guthrie Tartan FAQ
Quick answers about the Guthrie tartan, who can wear it, and why Guthrie products make meaningful Scottish heritage gifts.
What is the Guthrie tartan?
It is the clan tartan of Clan Guthrie, a deep blue and green sett with black — cool colours recalling the windswept lands of Angus.
Who can wear the Guthrie tartan?
Anyone can wear it. It is especially meaningful for those of the Guthrie name and for anyone with Angus ancestry.
What does the motto "Sto Pro Veritate" mean?
It is Latin for "I stand for truth" — a fitting motto for a clan noted for its loyalty and its churchmen.
Where does the Guthrie name come from?
From the lands of Guthrie near Forfar in Angus, thought to come from the Gaelic gaothair, "a windy place."
Who is the chief of Clan Guthrie?
The chief is the Guthrie of Guthrie; the clan's historic seat is Guthrie Castle, built by Sir David Guthrie in 1468.
Is Guthrie tartan a good gift?
Yes. Guthrie products make thoughtful gifts for family members, clan gatherings, birthdays, Christmas and Scottish heritage celebrations.
Celebrate Your Guthrie Heritage in Style
Discover Guthrie tartan apparel, accessories and meaningful Scottish-inspired gifts that honour Angus, Guthrie Castle and the steadfast motto Sto Pro Veritate.
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